The Diamond Podcast for Financial Advisors

Launched in 2017 as Mindy Diamond on Independence, the show has taken on a broader perspective beyond the independent space to include topics, insights, and candid conversations around financial advisor transitions, growth, and an ever-changing industry l

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Solving for Freedom, Control & Succession: How the Next Gen of a $330mm UBS Team Forged a Path to Independence

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Next gen advisor Bryan Garris wanted what other independent advisors had: The freedom and control to serve clients as true fiduciaries. After careful...

Industry Update: A Powerful Strategy to Accelerate Growth for Financial Advisors

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Mindy Diamond discusses how harnessing the power of content marketing has proven to be a powerful growth engine for her firm. She shares tips and advice...

A Northwestern Mutual Advisor’s “Jerry Maguire-Style” Breakaway Story

Posted June 17, 202100:41:27

As a Managing Director at Northwestern Mutual, Brett Gilliland had a unique perspective of the limitations at the firm. So after 13 years and with $300mm...

From Bigger to Better: How a Former Smith Barney Superstar Found Her Competitive Advantage in Independence

Posted June 9, 202100:52:37

Lori Van Dusen shares a perspective that spans over 3 decades—a career that started with Shearson Lehman Brothers in 1987, a bold breakaway from Citigroup...

From Start-Up to $31B Behemoth RIA: The Catalysts Behind the Growth of Mega-Firm Cerity Partners

Posted June 3, 202100:42:56

Kurt Miscinski shares how a serendipitous meeting with billionaire entrepreneur Howard Milstein led to the 2009 launch of HPM Partners. After starting...